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Senior Software Engineer

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

$110k–$160k/yr

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About the role As a Senior Software Engineer at BrainGu, you will serve as a technical cornerstone for our Mission-Apps-as-a-Service offering, architecting resilient and high-scale software solutions. This Senior Softwar…

Skills: React, Python, Django, CI/CD, Docker

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Senior Software Engineer

BrainGu

Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site

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  • $110k–$160k/yr
  • Full-time
  • professional certificate
  • Paid Parental Leave, HSA Plans With Employer Contributions, Healthcare Premiums, Personal And Professional Growth Budget, Home Office Budget, Paid Time Off
  • Posted 44d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Architect and engineer high-scale, resilient software systems while driving the evolution of the technical stack. Lead engineering excellence by championing security standards, optimizing application performance, and mentoring emerging talent.

Requirements

Requires over 7 years of experience in full-stack development with React and Python/Django, along with expertise in CI/CD and containerization. Candidates must be US citizens capable of obtaining government clearance and a CompTIA Security+ certification.

Full job description

About the role

As a Senior Software Engineer at BrainGu, you will serve as a technical cornerstone for our Mission-Apps-as-a-Service offering, architecting resilient and high-scale software solutions. This Senior Software Engineer position requires a deep commitment to excellence in engineering, driving innovation across the development lifecycle to meet critical mission objectives. By collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure our applications maintain the high-security standards and performance levels necessary for our clients' success. Furthermore, you will provide mentorship to emerging talent, leveraging your seasoned expertise to enhance the team's collective technical proficiency and deliver impactful results.

What you'll do

  • Architect and engineer sophisticated, high-scale software systems, ensuring they remain resilient and strictly aligned with overarching mission objectives while driving the evolution of our tech stack through collaborative design leadership.
  • Serve as a cornerstone for engineering excellence by championing rigorous security standards and code quality, implementing defensive measures and refined deployment strategies that exceed standard compliance and best practices.
  • Utilize and leverage seasoned expertise in advanced instrumentation techniques to continuously monitor, analyze, and optimize application performance, delivering the exceptional user experiences and performance levels necessary for mission success.
  • Drive mission success through collaborative leadership within multidisciplinary teams, setting the standard for engineering excellence by championing innovative solutions and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to technical mastery.

What tech you'll use

  • Front-End Development: Advanced proficiency in React, with the ability to build dynamic, responsive user interfaces.
  • Back-End Development: Advanced expertise in Python/Django for server-side logic and application development.
  • CI/CD: Strong skills with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices and tools, enhancing development efficiency and code quality.
  • Containerization: Experience with Docker for application containerization, streamlining development and deployment processes.
  • Orchestration and Microservices: Knowledge of Kubernetes and microservices architecture, supporting scalable and resilient application ecosystems.

Qualities of a great candidate

  • 7+ years of proven experience as a software engineer, with a strong background in developing complex web applications using modern technologies.
  • 7+ years of advanced knowledge in both front-end and back-end development, with experience in React and Python/Django, and CI/CD environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to architect scalable and resilient solutions, with a keen understanding of architectural patterns and frameworks.
  • Strong commitment to code quality, security, and performance optimization, with experience implementing best practices and mentoring others in these areas.
  • Experience partnering closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other cross-functional stakeholders to define product requirements, scope technical deliverables, and shape the product roadmap.

Employee perks and salary

  • 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth or adoption
  • HSA plans with employer contributions matching 100% of the plan deductible
  • 85% paid healthcare premiums for you, your spouse, and dependents
  • $10k “BrainBudget” to facilitate your personal and professional growth
  • $1,500 “Battlestation Budget” to outfit your home office
  • 31 days of PTO, which includes federal holidays
  • 401(k) matching up to 5%
  • A monthly cell phone and internet stipend
  • Supplemental Tricare plan for Veterans
  • Monthly stipend for Veterans

Specific job needs

  • This position may require a US Government Clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
  • This role requires up to 30% domestic travel to client sites annually.
  • The applicant possesses a current CompTIA Security+ certification, or has the ability to successfully obtain the certification within 180 days of hire.
  • The applicant is located in Michigan or Texas.

Related keywords

ReactPythonDjangoCI/CDDockerKubernetesMicroservicesCompTIA Security+US Government ClearanceSoftware ArchitectureFront-End DevelopmentBack-End DevelopmentInstrumentationDefensive MeasuresScalabilityResilience

About BrainGu

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Platforms that are resilient, scalable, reliable, and secure.

Industry
Software Development
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
LinkedIn followers
2,158

At BrainGu, our DevSecOps platforms deliver automated solutions that foster an environment where developers can thrive, and deliver high-quality software with efficiency, confidence, and peace of mind. In the cloud, on prem, and at the edge. What Makes BrainGu Different? Other platforms focus on delivering solutions that impact individual stages of the Software Development Life Cycle. BrainGu’s platform, SmoothGlue™, is a solution that delivers exceptional developer experience, with security baked in, at every stage of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Offices: 934 Scribner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, US · Washington, DC, US · San Antonio, Texas, US · Raleigh, NC, US

CybersecurityAutomationSystem EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentScalable SolutionsDevSecOpsRapid App DevelopmentSoftware FactoriesSoftware-as-a-ServicePlatformOne SME
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About BrainGu

LinkedInVisit site

Platforms that are resilient, scalable, reliable, and secure.

Industry
Software Development
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan
LinkedIn followers
2,158

At BrainGu, our DevSecOps platforms deliver automated solutions that foster an environment where developers can thrive, and deliver high-quality software with efficiency, confidence, and peace of mind. In the cloud, on prem, and at the edge. What Makes BrainGu Different? Other platforms focus on delivering solutions that impact individual stages of the Software Development Life Cycle. BrainGu’s platform, SmoothGlue™, is a solution that delivers exceptional developer experience, with security baked in, at every stage of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Offices: 934 Scribner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, US · Washington, DC, US · San Antonio, Texas, US · Raleigh, NC, US

CybersecurityAutomationSystem EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentScalable SolutionsDevSecOpsRapid App DevelopmentSoftware FactoriesSoftware-as-a-ServicePlatformOne SME
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